Welcome HPHS Fine Arts PHOTOGRAPHY

About Me 16 Years in District 113 – DHS and HPHS M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Art/Illustration, M.A. Educational Leadership, B.S Art Education Doctoral Candidate, PhD. Curriculum & Instruction 2017 Printmaking Shop – High Lonesome Print, Chicago Vice President, Guild of Natural and Scientific Illustrators, Great Lakes Region Chicago Printmakers Guild National Art Education Association

Philosophy of Education All students have the right to equal access to a rigorous, meaningful education All students have the right to access the resources, materials, technology and participation necessary to be successful in class Students learn differently and therefore different teaching methods should be applied in class to activate students’ various learning styles The ANSWER is not always the goal – sometimes the PROCESS to get the answer is more valuable

Course Objectives: Introductory through intermediate/advanced course in photography, focusing primarily on digital photography with some darkroom experience. The course will cover topics such as:   Technical use and understanding of cameras and photo processes Compositional understanding and the elements and principles of artworks The role of the artist/photographer in society Art History - context of photography through history Contemporary photographers and artists Aesthetics and artistic voice Careers in Photography Course Information Available in Google Drive Shared folder and also at: http://bit.ly/1Jhp75E

Course Objectives Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to: Create a body of original photographic work Engage in discussions and critiques Create a digital portfolio Experience guest artists and speakers Visit galleries, museums or location shoots Use a variety of digital media to create original work Incorporate photography, digital media, social media and other tools to create original work

Required Materials Flash Drive Camera – SLR digital and film are available for use in class Students may shoot on phones in a pinch! Camera Use Agreement Notebook/sketchbook Photo KIT: At Bookstore Contains film, photo paper, digital print paper, neg. sleeves, portfolio Feel free to share/split

Standards-based Curriculum Discipline Based Art Education: Art Production Art History Aesthetics Art Criticism Critical Thinking in Creating Work Generate and conceptualize ideas Organize and develop ideas Refine and complete artistic work Critical Thinking in Responding to Art Perceive and Analyze Artistic work Interpret intent and meaning in works Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work Evidence-based Discussions Relate artistic ideas and works to historical, societal and cultural context Connect – synthesize and relate knowledge and experience to make work Language and Terminology Resource: National Art Education Association: https://www.arteducators.org/learn-tools/national-visual-arts-standards

Grading Mastery Includes Photo Assignments, written work, portfolio Technical mastery of digital and darkroom processes Participation Includes TURNING IN ROLLS/SETS Contributing to discussions & Critiques Grading Breakdown: 90-100%=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C 60-69%=D Below 59%=F

Participation+Effort=Success Being prepared Shooting a LOT of photos Participating in discussions Listening attentively Following classroom protocols Treating others respectfully

Staying Informed Infinite Campus (IC) Regular Updates – approximately every other week Pataky Website Google Drive Class Shared Folder School web site

Getting Involved Volunteer as Field Trip Chaperones Attend our Art Exhibits and Shows! Student Gallery in HPHS February Youth Art Month District Exhibit at HPAC Conference Art Exhibit Portfolio Days

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Contact Me! Alexandrea Pataky 1-224-765-2168 apataky@dist113.org THANK YOU!!!